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Compare hybrid clouds: AWS Outposts vs. Azure Stack vs. Google Anthos

Azure Stack, AWS Outposts and Google Anthos all have similar objectives but operate in different ways. Find out which hybrid cloud platform offers the right model for your company.

By Chris Tozzi • July 15, 2020

Evaluate the top hybrid cloud providers

There are a few different ways you can go with hybrid cloud platforms. Take a look at the top offerings and overall strategy from IaaS vendors and other large infrastructure providers.

By Ryan Dowd • July 14, 2020

SUSE buys Rancher Labs for Kubernetes expertise

Linux provider SUSE will buy Rancher Labs, a notable company in the Kubernetes management market, to help customers manage their Kubernetes-based workloads.

By Darryl Taft • July 10, 2020

Learn the scope of Amazon subscription services

Prime is just one of Amazon's many membership offerings. Learn the features and fees of Amazon subscriptions to understand this business unit.

By Sarah Neenan • July 10, 2020

Why enterprises choose multi-cloud environments

Multi-cloud environments have become more popular with enterprises, but this isn't a vendor lock-in issue. Find out how and why enterprises adopt multi-cloud computing.

By Sara Grier • July 9, 2020

Oracle Cloud at Customer adds Dedicated Regions

Oracle has added Dedicated Regions to its Cloud at Customer managed service. Now customers can consume all of Oracle's cloud-based services on premises, the company says.

By Chris Kanaracus • July 8, 2020

What’s behind cloud providers’ push for custom hardware?

The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift.

By George Lawton • July 6, 2020

Spinning out VMware could give Dell long-term problems

If Dell decides to spin out VMware, some analysts think VMware would benefit the most. But Dell could also benefit from finding a new software partner.

By Ed Scannell • July 6, 2020

When should you use cloud vs. on-premises storage?

Choose the right data storage approach with this breakdown on the differences between cloud and on-premises storage. Consider cost, compliance, performance and other factors.

By Kurt Marko • July 3, 2020

A beginner’s guide to cloud computing basics

Cloud computing is complex. Use this infographic to understand the fundamentals, like how it contrasts with other computing models and the differences between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.

By Sara Grier • June 30, 2020

Review the top sessions from recent cloud conferences

Build your own cloud conference from home. Watch sessions from the past year to learn about modern application architecture, cloud security, machine learning and cost management.

By Ryan Dowd • June 29, 2020

Test your cloud knowledge: VMs vs. containers vs. serverless

Take this quiz to help guide your choice between virtual machines, containers and serverless functions. Identify the uses, features and services associated with each computing approach.

By Sarah Neenan • June 25, 2020

How Azure, AWS, Google handle data destruction in the cloud

Data destruction is a topic that has been poorly covered until recently. Regardless of which cloud service provider you use, this review of the top three CSPs' data destruction documentation should improve your due diligence.

By Kenneth G. Hartman, Guest Contributor • June 24, 2020

Amazon healthcare initiatives wake up an industry slow to change

Amazon's entrance into healthcare pushes established healthcare businesses to address and improve longstanding logistical and technological issues.

By Terry Sweeney • June 24, 2020

Cloud lock-in fears aren’t as prevalent as you might think

Enterprises are using multiple clouds, but not because they're afraid of lock-in. See why they're being smarter about cloud selection and forgoing portability in favor of speed.

By Trevor Jones • June 24, 2020

Establish S3 bucket security with proper access control

Misconfigured S3 buckets can put your sensitive data at risk. Learn to configure secure S3 buckets and block public access with this guide.

By Stuart Burns • June 24, 2020

HPE adds a little edge to its cloud services strategy

HPE took another step toward being an as-a-service company with several new cloud services that the company claims make it easier for users to connect the cloud to edge devices.

By Ed Scannell • June 24, 2020

Cloud onboarding best practices for users and applications

There are a number of ways organizations can prepare both users and applications for the cloud. Use these onboarding best practices to ensure a smooth transition -- even during uncertain times.

By Will Kelly • June 23, 2020

What should be on your cloud audit checklist?

Although strenuous, audits are a critical part of a cloud compliance strategy. Learn about the different types of cloud audits to better prepare for your next review.

By Zachary Flower • June 19, 2020

AWS Savings Plans vs. Reserved Instances, explained

AWS Savings Plans offer discounted EC2 rates to help reduce your AWS bill and compute costs. Learn why Savings Plans are a good alternative to Reserved Instances.

By Ernesto Marquez • June 18, 2020

How to deploy machine learning models on Google’s AI Platform

Follow along with this video demo, which walks through how to build and deploy machine learning models on Google Cloud with the scikit-learn framework.

By Christopher Blackden • June 15, 2020

Third-party cloud services for images, search and authentication

Don't limit your cloud services to just what your provider offers. Consider these third-party alternatives to handle images, search and authentication.

By Joe Emison • June 9, 2020

How to apply serverless in front-end cloud computing

As application front ends move to the cloud, it's important for app designers and cloud users to understand how serverless and other models affect performance and cost.

By Tom Nolle • June 4, 2020

New Dell EMC cloud offerings bolt Isilon onto VMware for AI

Dell EMC cloud reference architecture includes all-flash Isilon storage with Dell PowerEdge Servers and switching. VMware integrates Bitfusion GPU as a service for deep analysis.

By Garry Kranz • June 4, 2020

AWS Marketplace update eases SaaS contract changes

Customers who buy software from ISVs through AWS Marketplace now have an easier way to update contract terms during the span of an existing agreement. The feature should help customers manage contract sprawl, analysts say.

By Chris Kanaracus • June 3, 2020